The King’s Arms sits in the market town of Woodstock, a ten-minute stroll from Blenheim Palace on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds. Nominated previously at the GQ Food & Drink Awards, the pub has 15 gorgeous en-suite bedrooms, each boasting modern showers, comfortable beds, and luxurious toiletries. Book a stay and enjoy the Cotswolds and a visit to the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
The Crown is an idyllic 17th century, dog friendly inn that sits at the foot of Ullswater, on the banks of the River Eamont. Each one of their 17 bedrooms, one of which has breathtaking lake views has been inspired by the mountains, lakes and trees on their doorstep. Pooley Bridge sits at the northern end of Ullswater, the second largest lake in the Lake District National Park.
The Chequers sits in the heart of Marlow, close to a meandering stretch of the River Thames. The pub has been a quintessential part of this Buckinghamshire town for centuries, is renowned for its scrumptious steak experience, and has eight beautiful bedrooms. Marlow is one of the loveliest locations beside the river, four miles south west of High Wycombe, and five miles north west of Maidenhead.
Step inside the King Alfred and you will find a charming haven, with the feel of a cosy pub and everything you would expect from a boutique hotel. The pub is tucked away in the suburb of Hyde, a short stroll from the city centre and train station. Choose from five inviting double or twin en-suite bedrooms. Book a stay and visit the historic cathedral or explore the South Downs National Park.
The Masons Arms is a beautifully refurbished, idyllic 14th century thatched pub nestled in the heart of Branscombe, surrounded by breathtaking countryside and a beautiful section of UNESCO World Heritage coastline. Located a short stroll from the beach, the pub has a gorgeous collection of bedrooms and cottages including brilliant options for guests requiring a dog, family, or accessible room.
The Globe is a 16th century riverside inn located in the peaceful town of Topsham, four miles from the city of Exeter. Situated idyllically on the Exe Estuary, the pub has 24 characterful bedrooms, including good options for guests requiring a ground floor double or twin room, self-catered apartment, or dog friendly bolthole. The town’s walking trails, and outdoor pool are a short stroll away.
The Rose & Crown sits in the tranquil village of Yealmpton in Devon’s South Hams, seven miles from Plymouth. Their eight beautiful en-suite bedrooms are located adjacent to the pub in an elegant three-storey period house and include rooms suitable for dog friendly stays. The village is named after the River Yealm, and the Dartmoor National Park’s dramatic landscape is a few miles to the north.
The Crown is an award-winning, traditional village pub with bedrooms situated in the heart of Stoke By Nayland, where the Suffolk border meets Essex. They offer their guests a home away from home, delicious seasonal food, real ales, and a very well stocked wine cellar. They sit in the heart of Dedham Vale, (AONB) and are the perfect base from which to explore Constable Country.
Havener’s sits in the heart of Fowey, a bustling port with a rich maritime heritage, art galleries, restaurants, quaint shops, and winding streets. The pub has a mix of coastal and street views rooms, together with a family and dog friendly waterside apartment with a terraced garden. The Eden Project is about nine miles from Fowey and Readymoney Cove is one of the finest beaches nearby.
